Linum ockendonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greuter & Burdet
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 19: 35 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363383
Common Names
- Linum ockendonii
- Ockendonii Flax
- Ockendonii Linum
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Linum ockendonii (also called Ockendon's Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and is found at altitudes of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Linum ockendonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Linum ockendonii are white, with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender with long stems and small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linum ockendonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plants can be divided in spring or fall. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer.
Where to Find Linum ockendonii
Linum ockendonii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Linum ockendonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linum ockendonii?
Linum ockendonii
What is the family of Linum ockendonii?
Linaceae
What is the common name of Linum ockendonii?
Ockendon's flax
Species in the Linum genus
Linum meletonis, Linum maritimum, Linum macraei, Linum macrorhizum, Linum marginale, Linum nelsonii, Linum mysurense, Linum nervosum, Linum narbonense, Linum monogynum, Linum mucronatum, Linum hypericifolium, Linum jimenezii, Linum iranicum, Linum hirsutum, Linum hologynum, Linum leucanthum, Linum leonii, Linum komarovii, Linum numidicum, Linum salsoloides, Linum schiedeanum, Linum nodiflorum, Linum squamulosum, Linum stelleroides, Linum stocksianum, Linum strictum, Linum setaceum, Linum seljukorum, Linum silpii, Linum pallescens, Linum pamphylicum, Linum perenne, Linum obtusatum, Linum ockendonii, Linum olgae, Linum olympicum, Linum pallasianum, Linum pubescens, Linum punctatum, Linum persicum, Linum peyronii, Linum phitosianum, Linum album, Linum alpinum, Linum amurense, Linum altaicum, Linum appressum, Linum empetrifolium, Linum euboeum,
Species in the Linaceae family
Anisadenia pubescens, Anisadenia saxatilis, Hebepetalum neblinae, Hebepetalum roraimense, Hebepetalum humiriifolium, Hugonia afzelii, Hugonia belli, Hugonia castaneifolia, Hugonia costata, Hugonia couraiana, Hugonia deplanchei, Hugonia elliptica, Hugonia ferruginea, Hugonia foliosa, Hugonia gilletii, Hugonia gossweileri, Hugonia grandiflora, Hugonia jenkinsii, Hugonia latifolia, Hugonia lenormandii, Hugonia macrocarpa, Hugonia mayumbensis, Hugonia micans, Hugonia montana, Hugonia neocaledonica, Hugonia obtusifolia, Hugonia oreogena, Hugonia papillosa, Hugonia penicillanthemum, Hugonia planchonii, Hugonia platysepala, Hugonia poilanei, Hugonia racemosa, Hugonia rufopilis, Hugonia sapinii, Hugonia serrata, Hugonia talbotii, Hugonia tomentosa, Hugonia villosa, Hugonia brewerioides, Hugonia castanea, Hugonia sphaerocarpa, Hugonia coursiana, Hugonia johannensis, Hugonia longipes, Hugonia orientalis, Hugonia batesii, Hugonia gabunensis, Hugonia macrophylla, Hugonia spicata,
References
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:937848-1: Based on the initial data import